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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,248.84, 342,583.08 and 135,070.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,248.84, 342,583.08 and 135,070.84 is: 186,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,248.84 : 342,583.08 = 135,070.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,248.84/342,583.08 = 135,070.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,248.84x = 342,583.08 × 135,070.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,248.84x = 46,272,984,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,272,984,385.39/248,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,397.59

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